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  • Post category:Driving
  • Post published:January 15, 2013

When driving in snow or ice, reduce your speed. The chances of skidding are much greater and your stopping distance will increase massively – up to TEN TIMES the normal distance for braking.

Source: Winter Driving Tips @ The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

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